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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.47, 302.21 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.47, 302.21 and 93.38 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.47 : 302.21 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.47/302.21 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.47x = 302.21 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.47x = 28,220.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,220.37/201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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